windward

Noun

• the direction from which the wind is coming
• the side of something that is toward the wind
• The direction from which the wind blows.
• The side receiving the wind's force.

Adjective

• on the side exposed to the wind
  • "the windward islands"

Adverb

• away from the wind
  • "they were sailing windward"

Adj

• Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
• On the side exposed to the wind.
• In a position of advantage or superiority.

Adv

• In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.

Examples

• "the windward bedroom"
• "The windward boat must give way to the leeward boat."
• "We beat our way windward."

Synonyms

downwind, upwind

Antonyms

leeward, upwind

Related Words

weather gauge

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